Feeling unlike yourself this time of year? You might be experiencing the winter blues—or, for some, a more severe form called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). (Check with your medical provider.) This low mood often begins in Fall and lifts by Summer as sunlight—and serotonin—increase. To beat the winter slump, try using a SAD lamp, exercising, brightening your space, going outdoors more, planning meaningful activities, and keeping a steady sleep routine. Invite someone into this plan and make your spirit bright this coming winter! Prov 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is good medicine...”.
Escape the Noise
Saturday, February 04, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” • David Winkler
WELCOME & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
“LORD, SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
Hymn melodies: 12, 334, 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kelli Coffen, Student Missionary in Puerto Rico
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
BAPTISM
Ariana Hope Helbley with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” • Japanese melody / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Barbara Kiers, Student Missionary in Hawaii
INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
SCRIPTURE READING
Brennan Katsuren, Student Missionary in Guam
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • David Winkler
STUDENT MISSIONS INTERVIEW
Nilah Mataafa, Student Missionary in China
MESSAGE
“Student Missions Sabbath: Escape the Noise”
Nicklaus Bishop, Student Missionary in Honduras
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sent Out in God’s Power” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” • David Winkler
WELCOME & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
PRAISE
“Be Thou My Vision”
“Goodness of God / God Is So Good”
“What a Beautiful Name”
SCRIPTURE READING
Brennan Katsuren, Student Missionary in Guam
Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” • Japanese melody / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY
Barbara Kiers, Student Missionary in Hawaii
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Maia Hamstra, Student Missionary in Palau
INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • David Winkler
STUDENT MISSIONS INTERVIEW
Nilah Mataafa, Student Missionary in China
MESSAGE
“Student Missions Sabbath: Escape the Noise”
Nicklaus Bishop, Student Missionary in Honduras
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
CLOSING SONG
“Build My Life”
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sent Out in God’s Power” • Kenneth Logan
With This in Mind...
Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!
Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Belong: Thanksgiving
Our Thanksgiving tradition continues, just a little earlier this year! We’ll be serving Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, November 16 at 6 PM If you would like to contribute a dish, please let us know by texting the word "TOFURKY" to 269-281-2345 to select an item or two from the list!
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner held in the commons this Sabbath following the second church service. Visitors are welcome.
Adventist-Muslim Relations Group
Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.
Join the Traffic Ministry Team!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Offering for November 8, 2025
Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission
In 1857 David Livingstone was invited to receive a tribute and speak to students at Cambridge University in England. He had left behind a prosperous life in Europe to devote himself to preaching the gospel on the African continent.
As he stood in front of the students, he uttered the following words, People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. Can that be called a sacrifice which is simply paid back as a small part of a great debt owing to our God, which we can never repay?—Is that a sacrifice which brings its own blest reward in healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny hereafter?—Away with the word in such a view, and with such a thought! . . . I never made a sacrifice. Of this we ought not to talk, when we remember the great sacrifice which HE made who left His Father’s throne on high to give Himself for us.
Today, we continue our tradition for every member of the Adventist church to give sacrificially so the General Conference can continue with the endeavor of Global Mission.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Howard Center Presents...Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot. Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play. She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Meeting
Let’s dig into autumn with our ASM meeting on Sunday, November 9, 1:00-3:00 PM. We look forward to hearing from Randy Younkers with an update on the Noah’s Ark archeological site in Turkey. CHANGE IN VENUE: We will be meeting in the Pioneer Memorial Church Commons. All seniors aged 55+ are welcome. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. For further information, contact Christine Rorabeck at 734-904-2001.
Katherine Smith Celebration of Life
We are saddened to share that Katherine Smith, 95, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Mesa, AZ, from complications of Alzheimer's. A former Associate Dean of Women and Pioneer Memorial Church co-Head Elder, she was a fixture in the Berrien Springs community for over 50 years. An informal Celebration of Life will be held at the Pioneer Memorial Church Commons on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 5-7 PM. Please join us as we share fond memories and fellowship together while enjoying a light supper. Share your favorite memory with Susie at livrefou@hotmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Neighbor to Neighbor at https://www.n2nhelps.com.
